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Summary

BatmanandNightwingwere the original dynamic duo , back in Dick Grayson ’s Robin days , but their human relationship has had plenty of ups and downs . Dick build a life for himself in Blüdhaven while Batman continued his work in Gotham . Now , as Heartless has pushed Grayson out of his own city , Bruce Wayne is stepping up for his son in the biggest way ever — by move as Nightwing in his property .

Nightwing#116 by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo kicks off with the wake of Heartless frame Dick Grayson as the masked villain and poison him to induce a awe of heights . Unable to stay in Blüdhaven , he sets off to determine Deadman and subdue the essence of the toxicant . In his absence seizure , Heartless ( calling himself Dick Grayson)issues a call for Nightwingto come and settle their " bare business , " leading toa shocking costume alteration for Batman .

Bruce Wayne sees the chance to in the end refund Dick for all the times he ’s step up and taken over the cowl or shepherd the Bat - Family . He casts by Batman to become Nightwing , acknowledging that Blüdhaven needs its hero .

Nightwing #115 variant cover featuring Dick anguished, caged Robin, trapazees, and Icarus Dick

Nightwing ’s greatest foe has lastly see his hole-and-corner identity operator , but will he outlive long enough to use it as purchase , or will he be defeat off ?

Batman Honors Dick Grayson by Transforming Into Nightwing

This Scene Mirrors Nightwing’s Time as Batman

Dick Grayson has ferment tirelessly to turn Blüdhaven into a secure position to live , withNightwing acting as its protector . The city is his home , and its success is a will to the blood , stew , and buck he ’s poured into it . Despite his always - full plate , the former Robin is still frequentlythe first in assembly line to facilitate others , andBatman has been a witnesser to Dick ’s dedication from the beginning . While Bruce is rarely open about his impression , he ’s fiercely lofty of his firstborn boy and well cognizant of what Blüdhaven means to him . Protecting the city is the least Bruce can do for Dick .

Heartless means to break apart Nightwing ’s lifespan brick - by - brick , but he has n’t accounted for how many people he has willing to come to his aid .

Since Batman ’s institution , the Caped Crusader has been the most central , core part of Bruce ’s identity , and he frequently casts other people and commitments by so as to fulfill his self - bring down duties to Gotham . The look-alike of himlaying down the Batsuit to put on Nightwing ’s costumeis an incredibly affecting moment , encompass every ounce of respect and love he has for his son . Many times , Dick has essay that he ’ll make incredible sacrifices to preserve Batman ’s vision and values while enquire for small in return , and Heartless ' schema created the sodding opportunity for Bruce to do the same .

Nightwing and Batman imagery

Nightwing Doesn’t Need to Fight His Battles Alone

Batman’s Involvement Proves That Heartless Is Outmatched

Heartless mean to rase Nightwing ’s lifetime brick - by - brick , but he has n’t describe for how many people he has unforced to derive to his economic aid . Though Dick insists on undertaking a solo pursuit to confront his veneration , he never has to face any engagement on his own . However , Bruce rising to the occasion in such a major path show how farBatman and Nightwing have fall . The move tolerate him to showcase Dick ’s salutary character by , effectively , doing what he would do . Batmanchooses to fight Heartless with his heart on his arm as he steps in to become the newNightwing .

Nightwing#116is usable now from DC Comics .

NIGHTWING # 116 ( 2024 )

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Nightwing is the superhero moniker occupy up by Dick Grayson , upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own . inspire by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name , Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the indistinguishability , earning respectfulness as one of the great leadership in the DC Universe .

Nightwing #11 Variant cover featuring spliced image of Nightwing and Batman

Comic book page: Bruce Wayne dressed as Nightwing with Barbara Gordon behind him.

Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.

Comic book panels: Batman glaring in front of Barbara Gordon.

Comic book panels: Bruce Wayne changes from the Batsuit into the Nightwing costume.

Nightwing in DC Comics Art by Bruno Redondo

Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.

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